K7 wave buoy daily averages for Apr 2016 last observation shown Data available: to Monthly averages for
Average Wave Height
9 ft
3.6 — 16.1 ft
Average Wave period
8 secs
5 — 12 secs
Average Water temperature
10 °C
8.7 — 10.2 °C
Average Wind
N, 19 mph
1 — 37 mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
About K7 wave buoy
K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.
| Day | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | S | 23 | 9.7 | |
| 12 | 9 | WSW | 16 | 9.7 | |
| 10 | 9 | ESE | 18 | 9.7 | |
| 6 | 8 | SE | 12 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 8 | N | 10 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 8 | NNW | 8 | 9.9 | |
| 14 | 11 | N | 20 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 10 | E | 12 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 8 | E | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 11 | 9 | E | 23 | 10.0 | |
| 6 | 7 | ENE | 13 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | 6 | NE | 19 | 9.9 | |
| 6 | 6 | NE | 21 | 9.9 | |
| 5 | 7 | NNW | 15 | 9.9 | |
| 12 | 8 | N | 25 | 10.0 | |
| 13 | 9 | NNW | 20 | 9.9 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 23 | 9.4 | |
| 14 | 8 | WNW | 32 | 9.3 | |
| 10 | 8 | WNW | 18 | 9.5 | |
| 5 | 7 | W | 19 | 9.4 | |
| 6 | 7 | NW | 19 | 10.0 | |
| 7 | 8 | N | 13 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | 7 | N | 19 | 9.8 | |
| 7 | 7 | NNW | 20 | 9.5 | |
| 14 | 8 | N | 30 | 9.8 | |
| 13 | 8 | N | 25 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | 7 | N | 19 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | ENE | 10 | - | |
| 6 | 8 | NNE | 16 | - | |
| 7 | 7 | WSW | 19 | - |